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Owner’s Manual

Bedienungsanleitung

Mode d’emploi

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Summary of Contents for B1D

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Bedienungsanleitung Mode d emploi ...

Page 2: ...r shapes use and playing styles Choose a method that best suits your bass and playing requirements Methods for Attaching the Divided Pickup Special Fittings removable double sided adhesive tape screw Methods for Attaching the Controller Velcro fastener bracket double sided adhesive tape screw One touch operation allows you to switch between bass synthesizer sound and bass guitar sound Also the syn...

Page 3: ...troller when placing the guitar in a case or on a stand Precautions PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE PROCEEDING Yamaha is not responsible for damage caused by improper installation handling or operation Cleaning Clean the unit with a dry soft cloth A slightly damp cloth may be used to remove stubborn grime and dirt Never use cleaners such as thinner Notes on Adhesive Tape Depending on the surface of the ba...

Page 4: ...onnections The bass guitar signal is output from the GUITAR DIRECT OUT jack of the G50 pg 13 t B1D Output Jack The selected signal from the Output Selector is transmitted to the Guitar MIDI Converter via this jack y Output Selector BASS MIX SYNTH Selects the type of output to be delivered via the 13 pin cable connector to the Guitar MIDI Con verter BASS Only the direct bass sound output from the e...

Page 5: ...25mm 2 Used to attach the pickup to the body Small Screws 3x6mm with washer 2 Used to attach the pickup fittings to the base plate Small Screws 3x6 3x8 3x10 3x12mm 2 each Used to attach the pickup to the pickup fittings Plate Tapping Screws 3x10mm 1 type 2 pieces Used to attach the base plate to the bass body Base Plate Right Left 1 Set Double Sided Adhesive Tape for Base Plate 8 Pieces Pickup Att...

Page 6: ...idea to attach the controller with Velcro tape or suctions cups so it is removable as well Before You Install The Bass Guitar The B1D is a divided pickup designed for use with steel string electric basses It can be used with 4 string as well as 5 and 6 string basses If your bass guitar is one of the types listed below the B1D will not function properly with it 8 string basses or other non standard...

Page 7: ...he magnetic attraction of the pickup to the strings adjust the position so that each string passes over its corresponding magnetic yoke Attaching the Divided Pickup String Pickup s Magnetic Yokes Rear Pickup Adjust the position of the pickup so that it meets the conditions listed below 1 Each string must pass over its corresponding magnet The pickup will not function properly if the string does no...

Page 8: ... your pickup For 4 string basses looking from the bridge side Distance 1 Gain Setting 2 4 string bass G string 1 0mm 0 04 15 D string 2 0mm 0 08 30 A string 2 0mm 0 08 30 E string 1 5mm 0 06 10 5 string bass G string 1 0mm 0 04 15 D string 1 0mm 0 04 15 A string 1 5mm 0 06 22 E string 2 0mm 0 08 20 B string 1 0mm 0 04 6 6 string bass C string 1 0mm 0 04 15 G string 1 5mm 0 06 22 D string 1 0mm 0 0...

Page 9: ... the bass guitar body 7 With the bass properly tuned use the small screws to adjust the distance between each of the strings and their corresponding pickup yoke With each string fretted at its highest note on the neck check the distance between each string and its corresponding pickup using the supplied clearance gauge pg 7 To remove the base plate from the bass guitar s body use a minus screwdriv...

Page 10: ...check the clearance with the clearance gauge while the highest note on the neck is fretted pg 7 Add spacers one by one continually checking the clearance until the proper height is attained Do not remove the backing from the tape that is used to attach to the pickup to the bass guitar body until you are sure that proper height is achieved 4 Once the proper height is achieved remove the backing fro...

Page 11: ...up insert the tapping screws 3x25 through the screw holes and springs and screw the screws in the holes in the body 4 With the bass properly tuned adjust the pickup height by loosening or tightening the pickup screws Adjust the clearance while the highest note on each string is fretted Pickup clearance can be checked using the supplied clearance gauge pg 7 5 If proper clearance is achieved adjust ...

Page 12: ... the Select the Method of Installation section on page 5 and determine the optimum method of attachment in regards to the attachment position materials type of body playing require ments etc Before you install the controller disconnect the direct bass guitar signal cable and the 13 pin cable from the controller Attach the Controller Velcro Tape Attachment 1 With the male and female portions of the...

Page 13: ...uitar top is free from any dirt and grease The suction cups can be removed by slightly lifting the edge of each cup If your bass guitar body is not flat arched top etc use as many of the controller cushions double sided adhesive as needed in the appropriate location s to position the controller as required Make sure the surface or your bass guitar top is free from any dirt and grease Screw Attachm...

Page 14: ...connect the cable always unlock the cable and then remove the cable by gripping the plug firmly not by pulling on the cable 2 Unplug cable by gripping the plug firmly 1 Press release button Strap 13 pin Cable 3 Connect the tone generator bass amp and any other related devices to the Guitar MIDI Converter 4 Adjust the pickup settings on the Guitar MIDI Converter Refer to your Guitar MIDI Converter ...

Page 15: ...h the G50 power switched OFF Set the GUITAR BASS mode switch located on the rear panel of the G50 to the BASS position When the G50 is in the BASS mode ASS will appear on the G50 display when the power is switched ON Verify Load the Bass Preset Program With the G50 set to the BASS mode bass preset program memory will be loaded into the G50 s memory when the Initialize operation refer to the G50 ow...

Page 16: ...alue of one Program Memory Numbers Parameter Values Program Num bers and Octave Shift Values Refer to the Guitar MIDI Converter manual for more information Play the Bass Guitar sound only Set the output select switch to the BASS position The bass direct signal volume will not change even if the VOL knob is turned Play the Bass Guitar and Synth sounds together Set the output select switch to the MI...

Page 17: ...ignal levels may make the sound produced by the G50 may be a little louder or softer than the bass s direct sound Getting the most out of your B1D G50 What playing style will you use Set the G50 s A Playing Style to the Pic pick setting if you are going to play with your fingers When using a pick as long as you use a firm attack not letting the pick slide over the strings there should be no proble...

Page 18: ...lso make sure the frets are properly tuned If the G50 E Chromatic setting is set to On pitch bend can only be done in half tone increments even using the Au setting if the bass guitar s pitch is slightly off that pitch will be used as the center of the pitch bend G50 owner s manual pg 14 If the G50 G Pitch Bend Range and the pitch bend range setting on the tone generator differs the pitch will be ...

Page 19: ...itar Signal Package Contents Direct Bass Guitar Cable 1 4 mono phone mono mini plug Hardware Parts for Installation Specifications Bass Guitar String Spacing 4 string 17 20mm 0 67 0 79 5 string 18 20mm 0 71 0 78 6 string 18 19mm 0 71 0 75 Weight 78 g 2 lbs 12oz Dimensions W x D x H 85 1mm x 75 9mm x 28 8mm 3 3 8 x 2 15 16 x 1 1 8 Unit mm inch 152 8 6 141 8 5 9 16 85 1 3 3 8 75 9 2 15 16 8 3 5 16 7...

Page 20: ...ers unmatchable sound and playability Y A M A H A E L E C T R I C B A S S E S The G50 is a high per formance Guitar MIDI Conver ter designed to work in conjunction with the Yamaha B1D Divided Pickup Unit installed on an electric or steel string acous tic guitar The G50 offers unpr ecedented MIDI guitar synthesizer per formance with exceptionally fast response and a range of advanced features that ...

Page 21: ...80 Athens Greece Tel 01 364 7111 SWEDEN Yamaha Scandinavia AB J A Wettergrens Gata 1 Box 30053 S 400 43 Göteborg Sweden Tel 031 89 34 00 DENMARK YS Copenhagen Liaison Office Generatorvej 8B DK 2730 Herlev Denmark Tel 44 92 49 00 FINLAND Warner Music Finland OY Fazer Music Aleksanterinkatu 11 P O Box 260 SF 00101 Helsinki Finland Tel 0435 011 NORWAY Narud Yamaha AS Grini Næringspark 17 N 1345 Øster...

Page 22: ...M D G EMI Division Yamaha Corporation 1997 VZ13850 704POCP5 2 01A0 Printed in Japan ...

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